Geraldine E. Messing
Mar 23, 2015
Messing,Geraldine (nee:Ward) Geraldine (Jery) Messing, age 92 of Pine City, N.Y. passed away at Arnot-Ogden Hospital on Monday, March 23, 2015. She was born June 30, 1922 in W. Burlington, Pa., daughter of the late Merritt and Elizabeth (Long) Ward. Jery is survived by her loving husband Clarence "Dutch" Messing of Pine City. They celebrated 72 years of marriage having...
Harry D. Backer,
Mar 22, 2015
Harry (Bugs) Backer Jr. Harry D. Backer Jr. Age 86 of Elmira, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015.Harry was born March 27, 1928, Son of Harry D. and Margaret Clancy Backer.He is predeceased by his Loving wife of 54 yrs. Mary “Polly” Schiefen Backer in 2004; brothers,Daniel, John and Robert and sisters Margaret and Cassie.Harry is survived by his children,Harry...
Christopher J. Mcklevis
Mar 16, 2015
McKlevis, Christopher J.8/20/1955-3/16/2015Born in Elmira, NY Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Madeline (Coe) McKlevis; stepmom, Anna McKlevis; brother Joseph; and brothers in law, Raymond Bellinger and Austin Thomas. Christopher is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy (Hulslander) McKlevis, whom he would have shared 35 years of marriage on 5/9/15; loving daughters, Jennifer and Erin McKlevis; granddaughter, Mya...
Charles E. Prettyman
Mar 16, 2015
Charles Eugene Prettyman At some point in our lives, loss is something we will all have to deal with. Whether it's a loss of family or loss of a special friend, it doesn't get any worse than losing someone you really care about. Charles Eugene Prettyman 76, of Elmira, N.Y. went to be with the Lord on March 16,2015 and...
Patricia A. Ruvolo
Mar 13, 2015
Patricia A. RuvoloOf Horseheads, NYWas born October 19, 1940 in Elmira the daughter of the late Casper and Rose Marie (Franzese) Ruvolo passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at her home after an extended illness. Her loving husband, Timothy Coxson and brother Richard Ruvolo preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved daughter: Josette Berardi of Horseheads,...
Florence M. Hotchkiss
Mar 13, 2015
Elmira -- Florence M. Hotchkiss, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY Florence was born July 6, 1916 in Mildred, PA.She was the daughter of William and Minnie Bahr Van Horn. Florence is survived by her daughter, Darlene Willard of the US Virgin Islands, son, John (Cindy) Hotchkiss of...
Helen A. Cosgrove
Mar 10, 2015
Helen A. CosgroveWas born September 20, 1926 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Wheeler) Paulman, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Corning Hospital with her family ather bedside. Her sisters Louise VanHouten and Dorothy Brace also preceded her in death. She survived by her loving husband,...
June E. Loop
Mar 9, 2015
LOOP, June E. (nee Koehler)Age 89, of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the 5th floor of St. Joseph's Hospital. Her loving husband of 63 years, Donald R. Loop, brother, Lt. David Koehler and nephew, David Koehler Jr. preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved children: Donna (Walter) Wagner,...
Elizabeth S. Parkes
Mar 9, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Parkes (nee Ortlieb) Died Monday, March 9, 2015 following a prolonged illness. Betty was born April 14, 1937 in Kingston, NY. She was the daughter of Arthur W. and Mary (Kelsch) Ortlieb. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Gerald Kenneth Parkes and their four children: Perry Lynn (Mark) Geiser, Terri Lee (Kurt) Mulson, Sherri...
Leland R. Purvis
Mar 8, 2015
Purvis, Leland Robert passed away March 8th, 2015 at the age of 86. He was born on September 11th, 1928 in Elmira Heights, NY to Leland Theodore Purvis and Marjorie Eunice (Chase). He was predeceased in death by his wife of 50 years Carolyn Purvis (Oslager). He is survived by his children Jeannine (Michael) Mouzon, Roberta (Jay) Huslse, Leland (Terra)...
Michael J. Ogden
Mar 6, 2015
Michael John OgdenOf Elmira, NYwas born March 23, 1962 in Blossburg, PA the son of the late Alan John and Veronica (LaBelle) Ogden passed away very unexpectedly in Greensboro, NC on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the age of 52. His sister, Sandra Ogden also preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister: Janice (John) Undercoffler; half-sisters: Michelle...
Ralphford James
Mar 5, 2015
Ralphford J. RoyAge 83 of Waverly, NY formerly a long time resident of Gillett, PA, passed away on Friday March 6, 2015 at home. He was born on August 7, 1931 the son of the late William and Shirley McBennett. Ralphford is survived by his wife, BarbaraL. Roy; sons, Ralph (Carol) Roy, William Roy; daughter, Phyllis Sprinkle; step daughter Terri...
Jenn E. Hamilton
Mar 4, 2015
Jenn Ethel (Brotzman) HamiltonJenn Hamilton was born March 12, 1923 and died on March 4, 2015.She was ninety-two, passing-away just eight days shy of her 92nd birthday. She was the daughter of Homer Ellis Brotzman and Vera (Hay) Brotzman. Mom’s childhood was spent in the Southport area of Elmira, New York, growing-up in the family home on Pennsylvania Avenue. She...
Beverly A Erickson
Mar 4, 2015
Beverly Aleta (Button) Erickson "BABE", Age 87of Elmira Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 following declining health. She was the only child born to the late Clifford and Ruth (Fuller) Button on January 15, 1928 in Wellsville, NY. Beverly enjoyed an idyllic childhood roller-skating around the streets of Wellsville as well as riding her horse High Tones...
Jenn E. Hamilton
Mar 4, 2015
Jenn E. HamiltonAge 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Glencoe, AL. She was the daughter of the late Homer E. and Vera K. (Hay) Brotzman of Elmira, NY. Born March 12, 1923 in Elmira, she attended local schools and Ithaca College. On May 19, 1945 she married Loren V. Hamilton, Jr. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Elmira....
Jack Rene Griswold
Mar 2, 2015
Jack Griswold, WWII U.S. Navy veteran died at age 87 on March 2, 2015 at Elcor Nursing Home. After WWII he worked 36 years as a pressman at Elmira Quality Printers.Jack was a self-taught master craftsman building furniture and restoring antiques.His pride and joy was the house he built in Horseheads.Jack also enjoyed gardening, antiquing, camping and driving cross-country to...
John W. Zimmer
Feb 28, 2015
Zimmer, John W. Born June 23rd, 1952 in Waverly, NY, passed away on February 28, 2015.Son of Charles T. Zimmer Sr. and Alberta Zimmer.He was predeceased by his father Charles T. Zimmer Sr. and survived by his mother Alberta Ward.John is also survived by his son and daughter, John and Stacey Zimmer; Sisters, Connie McKay and Angela Zimmer; Brothers, Charles...
Kathleen Howe
Feb 27, 2015
Kathleen "Kitty" HoweOn February 27, 2015 the Lord called forth his newest angel. Born on May 13, 1945 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Kitty was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Frinkel. She was predeceased by both loving parents; sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Juanita Russell; niece, Donna Donahue. Kitty leaves behind her beloved daughter and only child, Kathleen (Cleary) Sutton; cherished...
Richard "Dicky B" Bakalyan
Feb 27, 2015
Richard BakalyanWas born January 29, 1931 in Watertown, MA the son of the late Nishan William and Elsie Florence (Fancy) Bakalyan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. His brother, Gerald Kieth Bakalyan also preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, William Souren...
Wayne L. Miner
Feb 24, 2015
Miner, Wayne L. age 77 of 431 Fairway Avenue, Elmira. Passed away Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Elmira, February 5, 1938, the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Haeffner) Miner. He is survived by several family members and his friend Paul Black Sr. of Elmira. Wayne was a United States...
